Balau Tropical Plywood Panel from China
Durable plywood panels with balau tropical hardwood outer veneer over lauan core sheets, each ply ≤6 mm. Falls under HTS 4412.31.92.00 for other plywood with tropical wood outer ply. Suitable for exterior siding and structural applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify tropical origin with export certificates from source countries like Indonesia
• Test for formaldehyde emissions to meet TSCA Title VI standards
• Distinguish from finger-jointed panels which may classify under 4412.31.90